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When to visit
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Renting a car

West Kelowna travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Kelowna

With a population of 28,793, West Kelowna is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Kelowna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in West Kelowna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Modest Butcher (829 Douglas Rd) and Angel Share (3887C Brown Rd) are great picks.

When to visit West Kelowna

West Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$32
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Kelowna in January
Estimated hotel price
$32
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to West Kelowna

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Kelowna include Alaska Airlines, Delta and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 262 km from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to West Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around $52. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 523 km. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to West Kelowna, you’ll arrive at Kelowna (YLW), which is located 18 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Kelowna include Alaska Airlines, Delta and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to West Kelowna from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to West Kelowna is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 262 km from West Kelowna. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

You can travel by bus to West Kelowna using Ebus or Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to West Kelowna takes 386 km and will cost you around $52. From Vancouver, the ticket costs about $124 for a journey of 523 km. West Kelowna’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near West Kelowna

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving West Kelowna

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (856 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,418 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Kelowna

Most booked hotels in West Kelowna

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 219 reviews)
$105+
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Hyatt Place Kelowna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 603 reviews)
$158+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites West Kelowna
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 116 reviews)
$102+
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Comfort Suites Kelowna
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1127 reviews)
$95+
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The Cove Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 273 reviews)
$184+
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Coast Capri Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1179 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in West Kelowna

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Kelowna, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Kelowna costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in West Kelowna.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in West Kelowna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Kelowna, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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